The Archbishop's School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityKent
AddressSt Stephens Hill, CT2 7AP
URN118898

School Census

Total 722
Girls/Boys 340/382
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.1%/52.9%
% pupils where English not first language 27.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 310
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/11/2023 Good
04/02/2020 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 04/02/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 42.70%
Entering EBacc 6.40%
EBacc average point score 3.06
Progress 8 -0.79
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 22%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 42%
Entering EBacc 16%
EBacc average point score 3.1
Progress 8 -0.44
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.01
Progress 8 -0.72

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications214
As first preference51
As second preference45
As third preference52
Total Offers Made127
first preference offers51
second preference offers16
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications195
As first preference53
As second preference41
As third preference62
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers53
second preference offers10
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications170
As first preference45
As second preference48
As third preference46
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers45
second preference offers22
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications295
As first preference32
As second preference57
As third preference45
Total Offers Made183
first preference offers32
second preference offers22
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference68
As second preference96
As third preference81
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers68
second preference offers18
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications323
As first preference64
As second preference88
As third preference100
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers64
second preference offers25
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications435
As first preference96
As second preference146
As third preference119
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers87
second preference offers35
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications513
As first preference125
As second preference177
As third preference118
Total Offers Made147
first preference offers108
second preference offers25
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications540
As first preference101
As second preference166
As third preference163
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers95
second preference offers28
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications476
As first preference112
As second preference145
As third preference130
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers109
second preference offers10
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications560
As first preference137
As second preference169
As third preference154
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers121
second preference offers12
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree45%
disagree8%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree26%
agree39%
disagree21%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree17%
disagree5%
strongly disagree9%
don't know4%
not applicable57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree19%
agree45%
disagree19%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree22%
disagree5%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes40%
no60%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree39%
agree13%
disagree10%
strongly disagree26%
dont know13%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree35%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree38%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree40%
agree30%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree36%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree40%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree31%
disagree14%
strongly disagree12%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes69%
no31%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin56.2%
any other white background ethnic origin11.4%
african ethnic origin8.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin7.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.9%
indian ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin55.3%
any other white background ethnic origin12.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin10.4%
african ethnic origin5.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Stephen's Infant School

(0.26 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hales Drive, , CT2 7AB

St Stephen's Junior School

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hales Drive, , CT2 7AD